R&D Coordinator

ABOUT DOSE

Dose is a functional wellness company offering innovative, clinically backed supplements designed to help people feel their best. With a science-first approach, thoughtful product design, and mission-driven ethos, Dose is one of the fastest-growing companies in the health & wellness sector.

Founded by Vasu Goyal, Dose was created to close the gap between marketed wellness promises and products that actually work—and taste great. Our team is committed to challenging the industry with functional, research-backed solutions that deliver real results.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As R&D Coordinator, you will support our product development team in bringing clinically backed, plant-powered liquid supplements from idea to shelf. You will keep projects, documentation, samples, and cross-functional timelines organized so our scientists and partners can focus on innovation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Coordinate R&D project timelines, milestones, and deliverables across formulation, quality, regulatory, operations, and marketing.
- Plan, track, and log benchtop trials, pilot batches, and sample requests with co-manufacturing and ingredient partners.
- Maintain accurate R&D documentation, including specifications, trial records, stability studies, and change controls.
- Source, request, and track ingredient and packaging samples, and maintain supplier and ingredient documentation (COAs, specs).
- Support clinical study logistics, including vendor coordination and data and document tracking.
- Partner with Quality and Regulatory to support label, claims, and compliance reviews.
- Organize and prepare materials for product review meetings; capture action items and follow up.
- Monitor the R&D pipeline, budgets, and supplies, and flag risks or delays early.
- Research ingredients, trends, and competitor products to support new product ideas.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in food science, chemistry, nutrition, biology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 1–3 years of experience in R&D, product development, or quality in food, beverage, or supplements.
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and project-management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication; comfortable working with scientists, vendors, and operations.
- Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets and project-management tools.
- Knowledge of GMP and food safety is a plus.

REQUIRED SKILLS

- Knowledge of physical and chemical characteristics of natural ingredients, botanical extracts, and nutraceutical formulations.
- Familiarity with stability studies and product specifications development.
- Knowledge of R&D and QC instrument handling, e.g., pH, Brix, refractometer, TLC, HPLC, GC, UV spectra, FTIR, ICP-OES, etc.

PREFERRED SKILLS

- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for dietary supplement ingredients or nutraceutical products.
- Experience with development of flavored, sugar-free, low-calorie liquid formulations.
- Familiarity with scientific literature review and research documentation.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

- R&D projects stay on schedule with clear status visibility for leadership.
- Trial, sample, and specification records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
- Cross-functional partners have what they need, when they need it.

WHY DOSE

Join a fast-growing, purpose-driven team that values transparency, innovation, and personal growth. Benefits: health coverage, PTO, employee discounts, growth opportunities.